Surrealist grand hotel
Olga Polizzi's tailored interiors offer a polished, quiet sanctuary just steps from the lively bustle and Gothic spires of the Grand Place.
“Designed by Forte’s sister and longtime collaborator, Olga Polizzi, the hotel blends contemporary Italian and Belgian styles…”
Where it shines
Remarkable
Belgian chocolates at evening turndown and deep soaking tubs wrapped in Carrara marble.
What they say
One Michelin Key
Michelin
Forbes Four-Star
Forbes Travel Guide
2026
Also in Condé Nast Traveler, Wallpaper* and AFAR.
Modern and traditional meet with Belgian accents in the guest rooms as well; Brussels linens and Flemish antique furnishings sit alongside sleek modern pieces…
“The interiors, designed by Rocco Forte Hotels’ director of design Olga Polizzi in collaboration with Sarah Daniels of DO Design Studio, boast a joyful colour palette…”
In a lively part of town
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Step straight onto the cobblestones of the Grand Place, surrounded by gilded guildhalls, master chocolatiers, and the dining alleys of Ilot Sacré.
The rooms
Belgian linens, Tintin illustrations, and Carrara marble bathrooms with soaking tubs look out across terracotta rooftops toward Brussels Town Hall.
The spa & gym
- Spa
- Spa and massage treatments available upon request; Irene Forte Skincare amenities.
- Gym
- 24-hour fitness centre equipped with Technogym machines and free weights.
Dogs stay too.
Bar Magritte
Cocktails take inspiration from René Magritte's paintings, served beside a fluted brass counter beneath colorful surrealist murals.
Originally, the 1522 building served as a prison, but later it underwent a big transformation and became Hotel Amigo, housing royalty and nobility...
Restaurant
Ristorante Bocconi
House-made pastas and regional Italian dishes are served under Fornasetti wall accents, or outside along the cobblestone lane.
How it began
Sixteenth-century Spanish rulers mistranslated the Flemish word for prison as friend, giving this former jail turned World's Fair hotel its name.
“around the corner from the Grand Place – there is no closer hotel – history is serious here: the building is over 500 years old”
Good to know
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.